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Watering Pencil Cactus
Every 10d
Recommended Frequency
1 /2 cup of water
Recommended Amount
Moisture
Pencil Cactus require infrequent waterings and prefer to have their soil dry out. You can reduce waterings even more during the winter time.
Temperature for Pencil Cactus
Best Temperature
Light Requirements for Pencil Cactus
Direct Sun
Recommended
Light Requirements
Direct Sun is the most intense form of light that your plant will receive from indoors as they will be directly exposed to the sun's rays in this spot!
Humidity Requirements for Pencil Cactus
Humidity
Fertilizing Pencil Cactus
Every 365d
Recommended Frequency
Fertilizing
Fertilize your Pencil Cactus once a year during spring with a cactus fertilizer.
Repotting for Pencil Cactus
Every 730d
Recommended Frequency
Repotting Recommendations
Repot your Pencil Cactus every two years, or once it outgrows its pot.
Best Soil for Pencil Cactus
Sandy Soil
Recommended Soil
Soil Recommendations
Peat Soil is an acidic soil that retains a lot of moisture and slows decomposition. Due to such a high moisture retention this mix may require irrigation to help with draining. This soil type is best used when paired with organic matter.